Iola’s Tim Polasek named Head football coach at North Dakota State University

North Dakota State University has named Tim Polasek as the 32nd head football coach in program history, NDSU director of athletics Matt Larsen announced on Sunday, Dec. 17. Polasek is returning to North Dakota State from Wyoming, where he was the offensive coordinator under former NDSU head coach Craig Bohl for the past three seasons. See […]

Iola-Scandinavia events Dec. 17-25

Here are the upcoming events for Iola-Scandinavia for this Christmas holiday season! December 17 In the heart of Iola-Scandinavia, the day kicks off with the Spark Christmas Program at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church at 9 a.m. Later in the afternoon, head over to Odin & Freja’s Place for a festive Christmas Sing-A-Long from 2:30-5 p.m. […]

Friday Iola-Scandinavia news tidbits

Around Town COFFEE: Congratulations to LittleWolf Gallery for having RUBY Coffees name brand a coffee with the name and logo of Iola’s LittleWolf Gallery! LittleWolf employs subtle characteristics in the roasting process which give it a slightly darker, slightly smokier finish… drawing from some of the qualities that might be found in a traditional French […]

Wednesday Iola-Scandinavia news items

Around Town COACH RECOGNITION: Congratulations to ISHS fall coaches on being recognized for their team’s success: Coach Erickson as CWC Small Football Coach of the Year and Coach Hoffman as District 2 Boy’s Cross Country Coach of the Year! SCAM ALERT: Central Wisconsin Electric Cooperative posted a Facebook Scam Alert. It has been made aware […]

Iola-Scandinavia events for Dec. 10-17

Don’t miss out on the holiday activities in the Iola-Scandinavia area this next week! December 10 In the heart of Iola-Scandinavia, the day kicks off with a festive Christmas Concert by the Combined Community Choir at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church at 9 a.m. December 11 Early risers can start their day with a rejuvenating Yoga […]

Wednesday Iola-Scandinavia news items

Around Town SAND MINE MEETING DELAYED: People in the town of Scandinavia will continue to wait for a decision about the Iola sand mine project. A county committee voted to push back a vote, again. The conditional use permit has been denied once before, but that decision is now under appeal. See WBAY story here. […]

Saturday Iola-Scandinavia news tidbits

Around Town NEW BOARD MEMBER: Kelton Wilhite is the new Board member for the Village of Scandinavia. He fills the position of Bob Fredy, who became the village treasurer. He was approved by a 3-1 vote on Nov. 21. CHET BUCKS: Chester Krause’s image graces the new Iola-Scandinavia Chamber of Commerce Chamber Bucks. December 16 […]